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#3189 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
2315 WASHINGTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,189 of 4,742
In Bronx
#251 of 452
public schools
In district
#46 of 83
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
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About PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10. PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling serves approximately 139 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,189 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 139 students, PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
36% of students at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling — Students at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling Compares
See how PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2315 WASHINGTON AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 23 NEW CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 209 (rated 6.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10458 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,107
Median Home Value
$515,700
Median Rent
$1,548/mo
Population
78,741
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Avg Commute
44.3 min
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Median Age
31.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
What grades does PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling serve?
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling rank in NY?
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling ranks #3,189 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling a charter school?
No, PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling a Title I school?
No, PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
97.1% of students at PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (718) 584-6140
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10- District Enrollment
- 43,655
- Schools in District
- 83
- District Rank
- #46 of 83
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